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German Grandeur for Beer Enthusiasts (Eastbound) 2026

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From Basel to Nuremberg
4.6 (234 reviews)
  • View of a medieval tower and timber-framed buildings.
  • Historic cityscape with a church and traditional houses.
  • Countryside landscape with vineyards and a river.
  • Aerial view of a city with a prominent cathedral and river.
  • Riverbank view with vineyards and historical buildings.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

    Basel
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    Dinner
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  2. Day 2

    Breisach

    Breisach
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with Adventure Host
    • Guided Tour to Black Forest with Vogtsbauernohf open-air-museum, authentic water mill, and traditional butter-making demonstration
    • Guided Tour to Freiburg's medieval city center
    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to charming village of Colmar
    Landmarks
    Black Forest
    Vogtsbauernohf
    Freiburg
    Colmar
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  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Strasbourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discover Strasbourg by bike with Adventure Host
    • City Tour of Strasbourg including Gothic cathedral with stained-glass and astronomical clock, and La Petite France District

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to historic Maginot Line
    • Guided Optional Excursion to Alsace's wine country
    • Museum visit
    • Free time to stroll city center
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    La Petite France
    Maginot Line
    Alsace wine country
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Boppard

    Rüdesheim - Rhine Gorge - Boppard
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike through picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim with Adventure Host
    • Mechanical Music Museum tour with tasting of authentic Rüdesheimer coffee
    • Sailing through Rhine Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxation on Sky Deck
    • Explore Rheinallee Promenade
    • Dine at local delicatessen
    Landmarks
    Rüdesheim
    Rhine Gorge
    Boppard
    Rheinallee Promenade
    Mechanical Music Museum
  5. Day 5

    Frankfurt

    Frankfurt
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Biking experience in Frankfurt with Adventure Host
    • Guided brewery tour featuring Frankfurt's craft beers
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Frankfurt's cultural landmarks and neighborhoods
    • Beer lecture hosted by Beer Expert
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Frankfurt
  6. Day 6

    Wertheim

    Wertheim
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Walking Tour of Wertheim
    • Food and beer pairing dinner hosted by Beer Expert
    Landmarks
    Wertheim
  7. Day 7

    Würzburg

    Würzburg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to explore Würzburg with Adventure Host
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Würzburg with Old Main Bridge, fortress, and baroque Bishop's Residenz
    • Live entertainment onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to beautiful town of Rothenburg
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Old Main Bridge
    Würzburg Fortress
    Bishop's Residenz
    Rothenburg
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  8. Day 8

    Bamberg

    Bamberg
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Beer and cheese tasting hosted by Beer Expert
    • Bike along canals in Bamberg with Adventure Host
    • Visit to family-run hop garden with local beer tasting
    • Guided Walking Tour of Bamberg with Romanesque cathedral, Old Town Hall, and seven hills

    Optional Activities

    • Glass of Rauchbier after tour
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Cathedral
    Bamberg Old Town Hall
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  9. Day 9

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg
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    Breakfast

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    Avalon Imagery II
    One of 2016's two new additions to the youngest fleet on Europe's waterways, the Imagery II continues all of Avalon's outstan… Read more
    Built
    2016
    Guests
    65 - 130
    Crew
    37
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Suites
    52
    Staterooms
    12
    Gross Tonnage
    2022 gt
    Beam
    12 m / 39 ft
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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